Charles smiled and approached his eldest son. “Son, we were thinking about making a short video begging people to stop canceling us. I think we’ve suffered enough, don’t you?”Walter frowned, looking carefully at his parents.“I mentioned that to Karl. But let me ask you something: are you only sorry because of the cancellation?” he broke the silence.Emmanuelle gestured furiously. “NO, son, it’s not just because of that! Looking at Karl and seeing his situation for being such an annoying father, we came to the conclusion that we were heading down the same path.”“Really?” Walter raised one eyebrow.“Of course!” Charles wrapped his arm around his son’s shoulders and pulled him closer to his left side. “Karl is pushing Matt further and further away from him, and he doesn’t even realize it, blinded by his hatred for the Borgeses. We don’t want the same thing.”“And we haven’t even told Linda about this yet,” Emmanuelle added with a wide smile. “We want to surprise her, so she’ll think o

Abner took a deep breath and continued, “Not only me, but the entire executive board would vote in favor once they see your latest actions. You’re no longer fit to lead my conglomerate, and you deeply disappoint me as a son. Not even Vicente became as crazy and psychopathic as you, incapable of remorse.”“Vicente only regretted it when he was caught.” Karl shrugged, not getting the point.“Exactly. You WERE caught, and yet you still have NOT shown any remorse. Therefore, you are worse than Vicente.”“Dad, listen here because I’m only going to say this once.” Karl narrowed his eyes. “That Alvares family is still going to blow up the city. There’s something about them that doesn’t inspire any trust in me. It’s POSSIBLE that the Borges family really isn’t involved in the drug gang war, but I wouldn’t rule out the Alvares family!”“Leave that for the police to decide. In the meantime, you are relieved of your duties as president until you recover... both physically and mentally.”“You can

The next day.Ronaldo and Patricia returned from their honeymoon in Praia Grande, opening the door to Silva Mansion and laughing cheerfully about something funny. Marta was coming down the stairs at that moment and smiled when she saw the couple.“Here they are, our couple of the moment.” She said, approaching and opening her arms to Patricia. “Welcome back.”“Thank you, Grandma Marta.” Patricia and Marta hugged.“And how is everyone? Is that video really true?” Ronaldo asked rather abruptly.“Huh? What video?” Marta released the hug, confused, eyebrows raised.“Linda sent me a video of her future in-laws apologizing after being crushed by the cancellation.” Ronaldo smiled like a mischievous boy. “It seems they finally realized they couldn’t fight public opinion. And the people want Walter and Linda as the next power couple — after us.”Marta and Patricia exchanged glances, not knowing what to say.“Well, darling, if Linda and Walter accepted the apology, that’s up to them,” Marta fin

Walter let out a loud “PFFT” and covered his mouth with both hands, trying (in vain) to hold back a laugh.Karl had just finished shouting about how he had built a loving family, but today, only his loyal secretary had shown up to accompany him out of the clinic.His face fell, and he even lost the color in his cheeks — the same face that had been red with rage just seconds earlier. “Evan? You came alone?”“Hello, Mr. Sterling. I was informed that you were discharged today. I’m here to help you.” Evan tried to ignore Walter, who was barely containing his laughter.“And the rest of my family? Where’s Sheila? Where’s Matt? My parents?!” Karl grew more exasperated with each question, raising his voice as if warming up his vocal cords to sing.“Uh...” Evan began to sweat under his arms. “Mr. Sterling, it seems I’m the only one who came. Your son had things to do, and your parents...”Karl glanced sideways at Walter and realized he was being laughed at. He straightened up and pretended he

Karl pressed his lips together, feeling that the task would not be easy.“Dad, please understand what I’m doing.”“Never. You’re in a spiral of destruction and need psychiatric help.” Abner continued with his eyes closed, enjoying the massage.“You can’t even look at me while saying that nonsense. That’s a sign that you don’t believe any of it.”“Maybe so. But the truth is that you’re exaggerating, as always. Until you reform your mind and heart, things will stay this way.” Abner took a deep breath, feeling the much-needed massage.“Who’s in my place?” Karl crossed his arms.“Matt. Who else?”“MATT?!” Karl squealed, making Abner startle.“I’m old, but you don’t need to shout like that, damn it!” Abner snapped, opening his eyes again. “Who did you expect me to put in charge? Nathan?”“No, but my own son? You’re turning my son against me, Dad!” Karl replied in an exasperated tone, feeling like he was in a nightmare.“You don’t trust your son’s ability?” Abner smiled sarcastically.“I be